About The School

At Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Kiwale Pune, we believe that engineering education must evolve — beyond traditional theory to address deep-seated societal and environmental challenges.

Established in 2017 as Maharashtra’s first dedicated skill-development university, our mission is to prepare graduates who are not only technically strong but also ready to lead in high-growth, future-ready sectors.

Nestled on a purpose-built campus adjoining the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, SSPU offers an immersive environment equipped with specialized laboratories, workshops and “learning-factories” where students learn by doing. Here at the School of Sustainability Studies we embrace the great energy transition—recognizing that the world is changing fast, and that engineers must be ready for systems of clean energy, smart grids, efficient storage and sustainable infrastructure.

Our ethos is built on three guiding pillars:

Industry-aligned skill training: With centres of excellence and hands-on labs, we prioritise practical, application-oriented learning
Sustainability & societal impact: We address not just how systems work, but why—they must work in harmony with the environment, policy and society.

Entrepreneurship & employability: From internships to start-up incubation, our students are prepared to launch careers or enterprises that make a difference.

When you choose SSPU for our B.Tech in Smart & Sustainable Energy, you’re joining a community committed to shaping the energy-future—smart by design, sustainable by nature.

Highlights

Cutting-Edge Curriculum

The programme covers a broad spectrum of topics aligned with the global energy transformation:

Smart grid technologies, energy storage systems, energy management and energy-efficiency strategies.
Policy frameworks, regulations, energy economics and sustainable construction and transport systems.
Real-world practice through major internships, hands-on laboratory experience and a comprehensive final-year project.

Practical Learning & Industry Engagement

Our campus includes advanced laboratories and learning factories where theoretical concepts are integrated with real machinery and operational systems.
The School of Sustainability Studies maintains Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry partners, including solar manufacturing organizations, to support internships and applied research initiatives.
Structured internships are embedded within the programme (such as at the end of the first and second year) to ensure early industry exposure and practical learning experience.

Broad Career & Innovation Pathways

Broad Career & Innovation Pathways Graduates of this programme are equipped to work—or innovate—in areas such as:

Renewable energy project development, energy auditing and management, and smart-grid operations.
Sustainable infrastructure development, green mobility solutions and energy-efficient construction systems.
Energy policy planning, consultancy services, data analytics and entrepreneurship within the clean-energy ecosystem.

Strong Institutional Backing & Environment

SSPU’s vision emphasises “knowledge and skills relevant to industry and useful to society”.
A dedicated 15-acre campus with specialized skill-training infrastructure provides an environment designed for future-ready engineering.
With a cohort size of 60 students (as per latest data), the programme ensures a focused peer group and personalized faculty attention.

Holistic Student Development

The curriculum includes soft-skills, career-development modules and open electives so you graduate not just as a technician, but as a professional ready for today’s dynamic energy industry.
Entrepreneurship initiatives: SSPU runs programmes that support students to convert ideas into ventures, equipping them with mentorship and seed-funding opportunities.

Why Choose This Course?

Shaping The Clean-Energy Future

If you are passionate about shaping the clean-energy future—not just working with legacy systems—this is your platform.

Cross-Disciplinary Challenges

If you enjoy cross-disciplinary challenges (combining electrical, mechanical, environmental, data and policy domains) you will find depth and breadth here.

Job-Ready Skills

If you want job-ready skills with strong practical components and industry linkage—this programme’s hands-on-first ethos supports that.

Change-Maker

If you see yourself as a change-maker—someone who will not just be employed but who will drive innovation in sustainable energy—our focused curriculum will help equip you.

We invite you to join us at SSPU, to embrace the challenge of engineering for sustainability, and to thrive in a community that values skills, purpose and impact.

Vision

To become a global leader in imparting education and skills in sustainable studies to cater the needs of industry and society.

Mission

To impart quality education at all levels to the students in the domain of green technology and renewable energy focusing on sustainable development.
To give exposure to students for excellence in research, academics, higher studies, administration, entrepreneurship, leadership and other areas in sustainability studies.
To build and enhance capacity among wider communities for achieving national goals on energy security and sustainable development.

Dr. Brijesh Singh

Director, School of Sustainability Studies

Message from the Director

At the School of Sustainability Studies, we are committed to developing professionals who can lead the transition toward a cleaner, greener, and more resilient world. Today’s global challenges—ranging from climate change and energy scarcity to environmental degradation—demand innovative thinkers who can integrate technology with sustainability. Our school has been established with this purpose at its core: to nurture talent that will build the foundations of a sustainable future.

Our academic philosophy blends scientific knowledge, engineering skills, and environmental sensitivity. Students receive strong exposure to renewable energy, climate change, environmental science, smart materials, sustainable transportation, green construction, energy storage, and energy policy, enabling them to understand sustainability from both a technical and socio-economic perspective.

With 30% theory and 70% hands-on learning, state-of-the-art laboratories, qualified and experienced faculty, and strong industry partnerships, we ensure that each learner gains practical competence and real-world confidence. Through industry internships, live projects, and experiential learning, students learn to apply their knowledge to solve emerging challenges in the energy and sustainability sector.

We aspire to create responsible, skilled, and future-ready professionals who will contribute meaningfully to India’s growth and to global sustainable development.

I welcome you to join our school and become a part of this transformative journey.